What is the law on removing a previous owner from the property that I purchased in a tax sale?

Question Details: Last month, I purchased a property in the annual tax sale. I now see that the property is not vacant like I thought and is still occasionally occupied by the previous owner. What steps do I have to take to take possession of the property?

You'll have to give this person formal notice to vacate. Since they are a not tenant but rather tresspasser, in most states this notice can be for as little as 3 days. If they refuse to leave the premises within this time, then you can file for what is known as an "ejectment"; this is like an eviction but faster. At this point, you should to consult directly with a real estate lawyer in your area as they can best advise you further. However, in the meatime do not take any self-help measures such as attempting to change the locks or removing the old owner's belongs. If you do, you can find yourself on the wrong side of a lawsuit.

You'll have to give this person formal notice to vacate. Since they are a not tenant but rather tresspasser, in most states this notice can be for as little as 3 days. If they refuse to leave the premises within this time, then you can file for what is known as an "ejectment"; this is like an eviction but faster. At this point, you should to consult directly with a real estate lawyer in your area as they can best advise you further. However, in the meatime do not take any self-help measures such as attempting to change the locks or removing the old owner's belongs. If you do, you can find yourself on the wrong side of a lawsuit.

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